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Indian Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics 1/2019

01-01-2019 | Scientific Letter

Longitudinally Extensive Transverse Myelitis

Authors: Deepti Chawla, Devendra Mishra, Sapna Singh, Monica Juneja

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 1/2019

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Excerpt

To the Editor: Longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis (LETM) - spinal cord extending over three or more vertebrae on spinal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), is rare in children [1]. While varied causes of LETM are reported, Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is the commonest, necessitating detailed investigations for underlying etiology [2]. …
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Reihle C, von Kalle T, Schmiedel G, et al. Longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis in four children. Neuropediatrics. 2015;46:PS02–7.
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Trebst C, Raab P, Voss EV, et al. Longitudinal extensive transverse myelitis – it’s not all neuromyelitis optica. Nat Rev Neurol. 2011;7:688–98.
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Banwell B, Tenembaum S, Lennon VA, et al. Neuromyelitis optica-IgG in childhood inflammatory demyelinating CNS disorders. Neurology. 2008;70:344–52.
Metadata
Title
Longitudinally Extensive Transverse Myelitis
Authors
Deepti Chawla
Devendra Mishra
Sapna Singh
Monica Juneja
Publication date
01-01-2019
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-018-2702-4

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